Engineer II - Mechanical

Westinghouse Electric - USA; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks an Engineer II - Mechanical in Cranberry Township, PA, with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on designing and analyzing repairs and qualifications for reactor components, using ANSYS and internal tools under NRC and ASME standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years in structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics, and a PE license. Expect collaboration with teams and potential overtime during refueling outages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; mechanical/ aerospace preferred.
• 3+ years in component structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics.
• Proficiency in FEA tools and regulatory codes used for nuclear components.
• Ability to support plant refueling outages and time-sensitive work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analyses for repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse nuclear plants.
• Use FEA and closed-form calculations; apply internal analysis codes to qualify designs.
• Coordinate with subsystem and manufacturing leads to integrate subsystems and resolve design issues.
• Identify technical risks and drive resolution; follow NRC/ASME codes and standards.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Professional Engineer License

Bachelor's Degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Ansys

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.About the Role:As an Engineer II - Mechanical you will report to the Manager, RVI Load Development & Analysis • Reactor Component Engineering and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA location. This role has a hybrid work schedule. No relocation assistance is provided for this role.Key Responsibilities:Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 reactors.Use of analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys), closed form engineering calculations, and Westinghouse internal analysis codes to qualify component design.Work with other component, system, and manufacturing lead on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.Bring engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline.Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities.Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12-hour shift work and overnight work because of time sensitivityQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. Mechanical engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering preferred.3+ years of experience in Component structural analysis or Thermo Hydraulics.We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $69,200 to $86,500 per year.Why Westinghouse?Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:Competitive SalaryComprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacations and HolidaysOpportunities for Flexible Work ArrangementsEducational Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramWestinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:Safety and QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and AccountabilityWhile our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visitinghttp://www.westinghousenuclear.com.Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesGet connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTubeYou should be proficient in:Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseFinite Element Analysis (FEA)